期刊名称:International Journal of Environmental Protection and Policy
印刷版ISSN:2330-7528
电子版ISSN:2330-7536
出版年度:2015
卷号:3
期号:6
页码:181-187
DOI:10.11648/j.ijepp.20150306.11
语种:English
出版社:Science Publishing Group
摘要:The environmental and socioeconomic effects of land resources degradation are severe, especially in developing nations, where inappropriate land use and farming systems are practiced. Consequently, management options like enclosures are among rehabilitation strategies practiced in the degraded areas of Ethiopia. This study was conducted to assess the farmers’ perception of enclosures in Kewot District, North Shoa, Ethiopia. Observation and questionnaire were used to collect data in the study sites. A total of 168 households were selected from two peasant associations using systematic sampling technique. Data were presented in descriptive statistics. The results indicated that the local farmers had perceived the existence of land degradation and its possible causes. Local farmers perceived enclosures positively and are optimistic to the performance of enclosures. However, the benefit sharing has satisfied the community moderately. As a result, participatory resource management strategy is recommended to ensure the sustainability of the enclosures.
关键词:Enclosure; Local Community; Land Degradation; Rehabilitation